CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: Phelps Memorial Health Center

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $373
Cash Discount Price: $419
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at Phelps Memorial Health Center is $373. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $419. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 4.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1215 Tibbals St, Holdrege, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$419

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$373

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $419 (471%)

Insurance Median: $373 (420%)

Cash: $419 (471% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $373 (420% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 420% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 320%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare	$191 - $452	215%
Aetna	$200 - $430	225%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$200 - $443	225%
Good Samaritan Mcr Adv - All Plans	$200	225%
Medica Mcr Adv	$200	225%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$200	225%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$200	225%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$205	231%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$240	270%
6 Degrees Hlth - All Plans	$373	420%
Partners Hlth Alliance - All Plans	$373	420%
Cpi Benefit Group-All Plans	$419	471%
Providrs Care/Wppa - All Plans	$419	471%
Provider Network Of American - All Plans	$433	487%
Medica-All Other Plans	$438	493%
Chi Health Partners - All Plans	$443	498%
First Health - All Plans	$443	498%
Midwest Ntwrk Alliance - All Plans	$443	498%
Ambetter / Centene	$521	586%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $419.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Phelps Memorial Health Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73130.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.